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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Oregon State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.67
Average High School GPA
1194
SAT Midpoint
August 25
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Oregon State University?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Oregon State accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 30,246 people applied and 23,418 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
12835 / 16237 (79%)
Men
10557 / 14009 (75%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Oregon State University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Oregon State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Oregon State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Oregon State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Oregon State University?

3.67
Average High School GPA
1194
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Oregon State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 29% of freshmen who attended Oregon State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
38%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
598
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
596
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1160
Composite Mean
1194
75th Percentile
1390

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Oregon State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 25
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification
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